The kitchen is often the central gathering place in a home. Family dinners, special occasions, and time together all happen there. Making sure the kitchen stays safe and welcoming matters. When it comes to kitchen safety for seniors, the risks tend to fall into three areas: Fire risk: Cooking is..
Being out in the sunshine is a summertime tradition. Many seniors say being outside is one of the things they enjoy most. But it’s important to practice sun safety, which means protecting your skin and enjoying long summer days safely. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types..
Stress is part of life for all of us, but for seniors it can have a bigger impact on physical and mental well-being. Worries and concerns are normal, and as we get older it becomes even more important to build simple stress-reduction habits that are easy to use in daily..
Maintaining adequate hydration supports essential bodily functions and overall well-being. However, as we age, staying properly hydrated can become more difficult because thirst cues may diminish, temperature changes may be less noticeable, and certain medications can increase fluid loss. Dehydration can contribute to confusion, headaches, an increased heart rate, muscle..
Being diagnosed with cancer later in life can be daunting and overwhelming, making a person feel as though their world is out of control. Many people also express feelings of helplessness and powerlessness after discovering they have cancer. However, many discover that crafting a personalized plan for managing a cancer..
There are many benefits that come with getting older, but there are also health and wellness factors to consider. As we age, the body’s natural defences can become less reliable; as a result, seniors may be more susceptible to infections, including pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection that affects one or..
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